WSI Becomes IATA Strategic Partner
Birmingham, UK, 16th August 2006: — WSI (Weather Services International) today joins the IATA Strategic Partnerships. IATA Strategic Partners are suppliers and service providers to the air transport industry who, as members of the IATA Strategic Partnership, interact with IATA and its member airlines in the development of industry solutions. In this role, WSI will bring extensive experience in developing weather-driven business solutions for the flight operations environment.
WSI core weather products are enhanced with decision support tools to enable improved profitability through greater staff productivity, better on time performance, fewer cancellations and lower communication costs. WSI currently supports over 80 commercial aviation customers in Europe alone. “WSI’s innovative decision support tools and high accuracy forecasting products allow our clients to minimise disruption to flight operations by handling weather events in the most efficient way possible.” says WSI Aviation Sales Director, Jim Attley. “We look forward to working closely with IATA member airlines, sharing our expertise, informing our product development and contributing to the future shape of the air transport industry.”
As invaluable contributors to the industry, IATA Strategic Partners are involved in a wide-range of sectors throughout the industry. Through their membership in the programme, Partners are active in IATA committees and working groups, as well as in various IATA initiatives. As a result, this synergy has manifested itself in winning solutions for airlines and suppliers alike.
WSI (Weather Services International)
WSI is a part of the largest private weather company in the world, with the expertise and resources to continually lead the way in forecast accuracy and innovation. Each day, WSI's weather-driven business solutions are put to the test by thousands of aviation professionals around the world. ( www.wsieurope.com )
IATA (International Air Transport Association)
IATA, the International Air Transport Association, is the internationally recognised trade association representing carriers of 95% of scheduled airline traffic. Originally founded in 1919, IATA brings together approximately 280 airlines, including the world's largest. Its mission is to represent and to serve the airline industry. The association is the primary industry forum through which Member airlines and their Partners develop global aviation standards. IATA is responsible for developing and shaping policies and practice for the conduct of air transport services within the international regulatory framework. www.iata.org
Print Page
